Assistant Director for the Northeast Indiana Area Health Education Center (NEI-AHEC)

Goshen College invites applications for a full-time appointment (100%) as the Assistant Director for the Northeast Indiana Area Health Education Center (NEI-AHEC), starting
April 2025.

This position is eligible for full benefits including, medical, dental, vision , healthcare spending account, life insurance, dependent care spending account, long term disability, two retirement plan options, tuition discounts, free access to events, and more.

The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to improve health through addressing health workforce quality, supply, and distribution. Part of Indiana’s network of Area Health Education Centers, the regional AHEC for northeastern Indiana (NEI) serves the following counties: Allen, Dekalb, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and Whitley. NEI-AHEC activities include promoting health careers to K-12 students in the region, supporting and enhancing clinical training capacity in the region, and providing educational resources for health professionals already practicing in the region.

The Assistant Director will support the work of the Director through maintaining contact with healthcare partners and learners served by the eight counties in the NEI-AHEC region. This may include developing outreach materials, managing budgets, data reporting and selected project management. The Assistant Director will serve as the point of contact for many healthcare partners and students engaged in NEI-AHEC programs. Travel to partner sites will be required.

 

Reporting: The Assistant Director will report to the Director of NEI-AHEC

Essential Functions:

•  Assess regional needs and capacities with particular attention to medically underserved
  communities and at-risk populations.
• Assist the Director and other Goshen College staff with the development, coordination and management of health professions clinical training and education programs with a variety of community, academic, and clinical partners in an eight county region of northeastern Indiana.
• In consultation with the Director, oversee management of the NEI-AHEC clinical travel grant program.
• In consultation with the Director, seek out and manage additional funding opportunities, including but not limited to the Division of Mental Health and Addiction grant.
• Develop and manage career exploration programming in secondary education settings, clinical support programming in post–secondary education settings, plan events for Scholar Fellowship students, and develop continuing education opportunities for licensed health professionals in the region.
• In consultation with the Director, manage the development, coordination, implementation, marketing and recruitment of the NEI AHEC Scholars Program to improve the skills and competencies of health profession students completing their final two years of academic training.
• Present AHEC Scholars Program information and other NEI-AHEC program information to external stakeholder and potential student Scholars; establish partnerships with relevant academic programs and university support service offices.
• In consultation with the Director, provide overall management of the applicant review and selection processes for NEI AHEC Scholars Program.
• Oversee monthly online discussions, technical assistance and problem-solving activities to mentor Scholars students and other health professions students.
• Complete administrative tasks related to the daily operation of the NEI-AHEC office including but not limited to: facilitation of staff and participant travel arrangements and reimbursements; managing NEI supply orders; conducting evaluations of NEI-AHEC programs using statewide AHEC Network database systems; process payments and reimbursements to vendors, students and community partners.
• Represent NEI-AHEC at meetings with regional partners, healthcare consortiums, neighboring AHEC regions and network office team members.
• In consultation with the Director, select, hire, train, mentor and evaluate select NEI-AHEC staff members and student workers.
• Attend additional training and conferences as required, including but not limited to Indiana AHEC Conferences, the NAO Biennial Conference, the IRHA Conference and others.
• Willingness to obtain certifications to further the mission of NEI-AHEC, including but not limited to CPR/BLS Instructor certification and Mental Health First Aid Instructor certification.
• Performs other duties necessary to further the interests of NEI-AHEC.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a health, education, healthcare
  administration or human services field required
• At least 5 years of work experience in allied health, public health, or education
• Experience with education programming such as staff development, curriculum design, patient education, or precepting/instructing health professions students
• Comfort level in a variety of clinical, academic, and community settings
• Motivation to work and travel regionally
• Good communication and project management skills
• Proficiency with the use of computer hardware, software and a variety applications such as learning management systems and database programs
• Self-motivated with an ability to work independently
• Commitment to the mission and core values of Goshen College

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Master’s degree in a health-related area
• Prior clinical experience in a health profession
• Prior experience with grants and budget management
• Prior experience with website design and development
• Prior experience building academic and community partnerships.
• Certifications including but not limited to any of the following: CPR, MHFA, CCHW, CHES
• Prior AHEC experience

Supervision:  May include supervision of staff and student workers

Physical Demands:

• Travel to partners in the 8 county region and beyond
• At times will require the ability to lift and transfer equipment up to 50 lbs
• Computer-based work to prepare reports, budgets and necessary documentation
• Pursue appropriate professional development opportunities, including scholarly activities
• Complete other assigned duties

Work Environment/Environmental Conditions:

Mostly inside/office conditions; Temperatures are usually moderate; Artificial lighting; Some exposure to dust and molds. Using computers and other office equipment; moving equipment around campus or inside/outside partner facilities.

Occasional work on Saturdays may be required to meet the needs of community partners and to manage events planned for the Scholars Fellowship program.

All of the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of  the (supervisor or department head). Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.

About Goshen College

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service. We rank nationally in the top five of liberal arts colleges for international education, with 71% of the student body studying abroad. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability.

The college is located in the heart of Elkhart County, within several hours of Chicago, Indianapolis, and Detroit. Residents of Goshen enjoy a culturally diverse small-town atmosphere with an active arts community, a vibrant and entrepreneurial downtown, the Maple City Greenway network of bicycle paths, and affordable housing prices. 

How to Apply for this Position:

Required materials may be attached to the Teaching & Administrative Application Form (see link below) or sent electronically to hr@goshen.edu.

• Complete the online Teaching & Administrative Information Form
• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Provide names and contact information of 3 professional references
• Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (copies acceptable in application process with official transcripts required for employment)

Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. With a commitment to building a diverse faculty and staff, underrepresented persons are encouraged to apply.

To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.

Send to:

Human Resources
Goshen College
1700 S. Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526-4795

Email:  hr@goshen.edu

Telephone: (574) 535-7111
Fax: (574) 535-7319